Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 3 days agoShow Less IconSmartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explained Summary by Times of IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight2Search IconSort IconThe Hindu Business LineLean RightFactualityOwnershipRBI loan recovery rules 2027: New rights for borrowers in defaultNew RBI loan recovery rules from January 2027 curb harassment, restrict recovery calls and visits, protect borrower privacy and regulate financed-device locking.3 days ago·Chennai, IndiaRead Full ArticleTimes of IndiaLean RightFactualityOwnershipSmartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explainedThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.3 days ago·IndiaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left0Leaning Right2Center0Last Updated3 days agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageTimes of India broke the news in India 3 days ago on Saturday, August 15, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsReserve Bank of India Plus IconSmartphones Plus IconIndia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsReserve Bank of India Plus IconSmartphones Plus IconIndia Plus IconShow All